George Clark (racing driver) facts for kids

George H. Clark (born October 8, 1877 – died October 5, 1933) was an American racing driver. He competed in many exciting car races during the early 1900s. George Clark was known for his skills on the track, especially in important events like the Indianapolis 500.

George Clark: A Pioneer Racing Driver

George H. Clark was born in Bastrop, Texas. He lived from 1877 to 1933. During his life, he became a professional racing driver. This was a very exciting and dangerous sport back then. Cars were much different from today's race cars. Drivers like George helped make auto racing popular.

Competing in Champ Car Races

George Clark raced in what were called "Champ Car" events. These were some of the biggest races in America at the time. He took part in 11 Champ Car races over five years. His first big race was the Wheeler-Schebler Trophy in 1910. This race was held at the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. His last Champ Car race was the Southern Sweepstakes in 1915. Even though he didn't win any of these races, he was a regular competitor.

Racing at the Indianapolis 500

One of the most famous races George Clark competed in was the Indianapolis 500. This race is still one of the biggest events in motorsports. It is held every year at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

George Clark raced in the Indianapolis 500 one time. This was in 1913. He started the race in 27th place. He drove his car for all 200 laps of the race. This means he finished the entire race without any major problems. He ended up finishing in 10th place. Finishing in the top 10 at the Indianapolis 500 was a great achievement. It showed he was a skilled and consistent driver.